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Masters of Horror

2005 – 2007Show2 seasons25 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic738.5Rotten Tomatoes63%79%

A terrifying, brutally violent drama series about the mind, with standout direction.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

2 seasons · 25 episodes · best: S1E8 "John Carpenter's Cigarette Burns" 7.5

Episodes

6.4
5.9

Story

An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.

Feels like

  • Anthology Horror
  • Auteur-Driven Cinema
  • Visceral Gore & Body Horror
  • Psychological Dread
  • Social Satire in Horror
  • Uncompromising Darkness
  • Stylized Visual Storytelling
  • Genre Deconstruction
  • Adult-Oriented Thrills

Cast

24 of 135 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Dario Argento
Written by
Mick Garris, Stuart Gordon, Richard Christian Matheson
Produced by
Mick Garris, John W. Hyde, Ben Browning

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 28, 2005 · February 2, 2007 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 2005
Last aired
February 2, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 25 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Black Comedy, Cruel Twist Ending, Fan Disservice +6

  • Black Comedy
  • Cruel Twist Ending
  • Fan Disservice
  • Fanservice
  • Formula-Breaking Episode
  • Gorn
  • The Hero Dies
  • Male Gaze
  • Torture Porn

From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Masters of Horror?"

Questions about Masters of Horror

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Masters of Horror worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 73). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (68).

Will I feel good after watching Masters of Horror?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Masters of Horror scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).